The iconic city centre museum will open from 1pm on Saturday – promising a day of fun to showcase the its newest exhibitions.

A free event is being held at Millennium Place with guests Terry Grant, a supercar stuntman with over 20 world records, and presenters, Harry Metcalfe and Amanda Stretton, who will showcase a Trailblazing Cars of the World Tribute.

Bosses say the new exhibits aim to teach people about Coventry’s vast transport history in a more open and engaging way.

The revamp has seen 13 of the museum’s galleries undergo major makeovers and some of the most popular existing attractions updated.

These unique exhibits explore Coventry’s status as the world’s bicycle capital during the 19th century, through to the city’s efforts in creating vehicles for war.

The collection of cars on display also includes the world’s fastest cars Thrust SSC and Thrust2, as well as the oldest car manufactured in the city and over 3,000 model toy cars.

New technology is being introduced to liven up the Blitz Experience and Coventry’s current car companies are celebrated in a new area.

Gary Hall, chief executive of Culture Coventry, said: “Re-launching the museum is the culmination of seven years of hard work by the team.

“It marks yet another landmark for Coventry’s transport heritage, but also preserves its rich history.”

He added: “We are thrilled to be opening the doors of the museum in style, showcasing Coventry’s transport story in the way that we know best – throwing a petrol-themed party in the city’s Millennium Place.”